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Texas Tech Buys Chancellor Residence, Fuels SB37 Protests

5/8/2026

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Texas Tech System bought the historic Tudor-Revival “English Home” in Lubbock as the chancellor’s residence amid protests.
On May 7, 2026, students, faculty and the public protested Texas Tech’s compliance with Senate Bill 37.
Chancellor Brandon Creighton, author of Senate Bill 37, said it limits classroom discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity and DEI.
The system reported less than 3 % of courses need revision and reaffirmed its free-expression commitment.

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Texas Tech System bought the historic Tudor-Revival “English Home” in Lubbock as the chancellor’s residence amid protests.
On May 7, 2026, students, faculty and the public protested Texas Tech’s compliance with Senate Bill 37.
Chancellor Brandon Creighton, author of Senate Bill 37, said it limits classroom discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity and DEI.
The system reported less than 3 % of courses need revision and reaffirmed its free-expression commitment.